What speed can a lion reach when charging?
A lion is deceptively fast over a short distance. Claims of up to 80 km/h have been made but not yet proven. This seems rather fast for an animal the size of a lion with its relatively short legs and bulky body. Shorter sprints of 40 to 60 km/h would be more realistic.
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Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
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